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Target Picks New CEO In Bid To Win Back Shoppers Amid Plunging Sales, Boycotts
Target has picked a longtime executive to take over as CEO amid plummeting sales and a slumping stock throughout 2025.
Chief operating officer Michael Fiddelke will become Target's next CEO, the retail giant announced on Wednesday, Aug 20. Fiddelke, who has spent two decades at Target, will succeed current chief executive Brian Cornell on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
Cornell, 66, will become the executive chair of Target's board and help Fiddelke, 49, in the transition.
"There is no one better suited to move Target forward than Michael Fiddelke," Cornell said in a statement. "He brings …
Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones
More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking.
The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates.
The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy.
Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18.
The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon.
"At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketin…
